Sample Coordinator (2nd Shift; 4:30pm-1am)
About The Position
Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Sample Coordinator for the second shift (4:30 PM - 1 AM) to join their PPD® Laboratory Services team. This role plays a crucial part in supporting laboratory operations by handling samples and standards, ensuring accuracy and quality in the process. The Sample Coordinator will work in a regulated environment, potentially in sub-frozen conditions, and will be responsible for various sample handling tasks, communicating sample status, and assisting laboratory staff with procedures. The company is a global leader in serving science, with a mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. They have a strong track record of supporting pharmaceutical and biotech companies across numerous clinical trials and countries.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.
- Previous experience providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 2 years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
- Basic knowledge of inventory flow and control.
- Knowledge of laboratory and regulatory requirements (documentation, sample storage).
- Ability to write/review SOPs and process improvement outlines.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Effective time management and project management skills.
- Problem solving/troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Technical positions may require a certificate.
Responsibilities
- Perform a variety of sample and standard tasks including receipt, check-in, login, labeling, launching, inventory, transport, check-out, and physical return and disposal of materials.
- Communicate the status of samples and standards to appropriate laboratory staff.
- Guide and advise laboratory staff on sample and standard procedures.
- Complete investigation and deviation forms as necessary and determine appropriate CAPAs.
- Review and provide feedback on laboratory requests, ensuring compliance with applicable SOPs.
- Train on SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and storage requirements.
- Respond to environmental unit alarms and participate in on-call responsibilities.
- Perform work assignments accurately, timely, and safely.
Benefits
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO).
- 10 paid holidays annually.
- Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave).
- Accident and life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
- Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
